Ok, signs are pointing to this baby coming soon. Hubby and I have struggled with names. I think we may be going to the hospital with just a list. Has anyone else done this? And just decided once the baby was born?? Did it work out? Any regrets? To refresh, our DD is SavannahGrace, our last name is pronounced GONE but Irish (close to gaughn in spelling.)

Any of those sound usable in any combo? Hubby and I both like Lachlan, but does it sound ok w our last name? Brooks is one I've really grown fond of, and I've always liked James. Hubby likes William ( and Achilles, but we won't go there) he also likes Jackson, which I fear is too popular, and will just be shortened to Jack, which may sound weird with our last name...

So- opinions on going into the hospital without a clear choice?
And what of these names?

May 1st, 2013, 05:35 PM

genevie

I can't say I've been in your position, but my mother did the same thing with my younger brother. I actually don't think she even decided on a name until he was several weeks old - she spent a few days testing each one. I think she does have slight regrets that she didn't choose the name she loved (which the rest of us hated!) but she also loves the name she ended up choosing.

I think Lachlan would sound okay with your surname. It's not the best flow, but if you really love it I don't think it's enough to stop you. My personal favourites would probably be Brooks and William, though with your surname Brooks might sound like you're saying "Brook's gone". I wouldn't use Jack or John because I the full name would just sound very abrupt, and Finnegan "Gone" has a bit of a stuttery sound to it. The rest though, are lovely :)

May 1st, 2013, 05:38 PM

namergirl3

Sorry I can't really be of much help on the first question, considering I don't have kids and a majority of the friends and relatives I know who have recently had children have selected their names well before the births.

About your names though:
I think Lachlan is a good choice! I think it sounds okay with your last name, and it's a name you both like, so that's a plus :) it also sounds sweet with your daughter's name! I like LachlanChristopher as a combo from your list :)

May 1st, 2013, 05:50 PM

flamingo

We don't go to the hospital with a name. After the baby is delivered safe and sound is the first time hubby and I actually discuss it.

May 1st, 2013, 05:53 PM

ottilie

I went to the hospital with five choices for boy and five for girl. During the last weeks of my pregnancy I started leaning very towards a couple of them, but I still had five choices for each gender. When she was born and given to me, I knew instantly which one belonged to her. I'll do the same next time as well.

We did not name our daughter before she was born. We had a short list of names: Cecelia or Georgia. But once we met her we just knew that she was Matilda! I'm hoping the same will happen with our boy due in 5 weeks, because we cannot agree on a name. Most people I talk to go to the hospital with a list and wait to meet the baby to give a name.

As for your choices, my favorite is Avett (because I LOVE the Avett bros!). Lachlan is a good name, too. For the middle my vote is James. Avett James or LachlanJames. Good luck!!

May 1st, 2013, 07:56 PM

bkmapps

Our baby boy is booked to arrive in 4 days. We haven't decided on a name and I don't LOVE anything on the list we have been working on for the past few months. DH and I have ruled some out completely based on each other's opinions, but I can't even say we have a Top 3 or a Top 5 - and that stresses me out! Lots of people have told me it will all work out when we meet him and see what he looks like - but I worry about making a decision so soon after he is born, when my hormones are going to be all over the place, I just don't want to regret it!! Our daughter was named at the day of our 20 week ultrasound when they confirmed she was a she - so this has been really hard for me.

I would say we went with a list, but knew which one we were going to pick :)

I'm glad we had pretty much agreed because in the chaos of everything and newness of everything I don't know if I would've looked at her & known or just felt pressured to figure it out in the midst of everything else.

May 1st, 2013, 08:53 PM

cygnus

We went in with a short list of names and a few combos. Luckily, we knew who he was when we met him. I hope you find a combo you love soon!

If you both love Lachlan, I would go with that. I'm not a fan of the name myself, but my opinion doesn't matter! :) I think it sounds fine with your last name, if that's your concern. My favorite name off of your list is probably James.
Good luck!